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The Madagan-Santos family had just arrived in Beaumont, Calif., and was cruising around when they spotted a restaurant, Little Luau Hawaiian B.B.Q. Jamille Madagan, left, and Michelle Santos got their picture taken while the others avoided the heat by staying in the air-conditioned car.

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Bonnie Louise Judd got this shot in New Haven, Conn. She did not get to go in because it was only open at night, but patrons told her it has thatched umbrellas to sit under.

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Chad Griffith took this shot of the Aloha Bar in Bangkok.

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